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what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal?
That and higher is pretty much normal around here, LOL. But folks without arthritis would call that high. Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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I should be around a bit more; we finished up this quarter Monday.
Dont take such a big load next quarter, we miss you around here. LOL Char "Remember, I’m pulling for ya’. We’re all in this together." Red Green
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Hi Steve ,. It depends on the lab . In my lab 38 would not be normal because 0-30 is seen as normal . I hate this test it is very unreliable There actually is a better one called C- reactive protien. Talk to your dr about that and make sure your ins covers it . Sed rates measure inflammation not disease activitiy and this measure of inflammation a lot of times is not accurate as to the time we feel it . For example my sed rate can be 90 and I’ll feel fine but prior to the results being elevated I could feel awful . Thats my take 
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Duh! star_baby (the mathematically challenged evil twin of Liz G.) forgot to divide by two in the previous post…..you know how old she is…you do the math! LOL Liz G. Before you buy.
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I read recently that Sed Rate normal for a woman varies some due to monthly fluctuations, but the normal for a woman should be no more than twice her age + 10, divided by two. So that would mean unless she’s 66 years old (don’t even dare suggest to her I implied that she is, prankster!), 38 would be above normal. Give Becky a hug for me, and enjoy the turkey! Don’t youse guys be such strangers, y’hear? Liz G.
Heh, took me a minute to realize who Star Baby was. <g Thanks Liz. I should be around a bit more; we finished up this quarter Monday. Had a statistics final Monday night and I think I’m still suffering from post traumatic stress. <g
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As long as I’ve been hanging around here, I should know the answer to this, but what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal?
Hi Steve, I read recently that Sed Rate normal for a woman varies some due to monthly fluctuations, but the normal for a woman should be no more than twice her age + 10, divided by two. So that would mean unless she’s 66 years old (don’t even dare suggest to her I implied that she is, prankster!), 38 would be above normal. Give Becky a hug for me, and enjoy the turkey! Don’t youse guys be such strangers, y’hear? Liz G. Before you buy.
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Hey all, As long as I’ve been hanging around here, I should know the answer to this, but what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal? Thanks
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Hey all, As long as I’ve been hanging around here, I should know the answer to this, but what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal?
Hi Steve, Depends on what range your lab uses but usually normal is 0-20. Happy Thanksgiving!!! ~Krissy See my pond: http://members.aol.com/KrissyJo/ponds.html Akron, Ohio http://arthritisinsight.com Knowledge is power…support is essential.
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what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal?
Hi Steve, In most labs, 0-15 in males is normal; and 0-20 in females. You’d have to check your lab to be certain they’re using the same values. If so, yours is on the low end of high. Mine’s unfortunately running around 100 these days and I know others where it has gone way up in the hundreds : ( Be well, Patty *~A friend is someone who reaches out for your hand, and touches your heart.~*
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Hey all, As long as I’ve been hanging around here, I should know the answer to this, but what is considered a "normal" sed rate? Is 38 normal? Hi Steve, Depends on what range your lab uses but usually normal is 0-20. Happy Thanksgiving!!!
Thanks! It’s Becky’s sed rate; they told her it was a little bit elevated, and she just wanted to know how much was a "little bit." <g Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate it!
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Could someone please explain to me what an elevated sed rate exactly means? I am unsure. I thought it measured inflamation but don’t know. I am having so much trouble with the RD doctor I am working with. Because I have Crohns they aren’t sure what meds to give me and I suffer because they don’t want to aggrevate the other condition. Any suggestions? Nancy
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Dear Nancy, The sed rate is a non-specific indicator of inflammation- some women even get a slightly elevated one with menstruation. Generally 20 and under is considered normal range. Mine was 70 last month and 36 last week- my PA flare is subsiding – yeah!!! Sending healing thoughts your way- and God Bless You, Michelle My best advice – get a pet today – they are a natural anti-depressant!!!
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Could someone please explain to me what an elevated sed rate exactly means? I am unsure. I thought it measured inflamation but don’t know. I am having so much trouble with the RD doctor I am working with. Because I have Crohns they aren’t sure what meds to give me and I suffer because they don’t want to aggrevate the other condition. Any suggestions? Nancy
Hon, I’ve been there. I have Crohns and more than half of the meds on the market usept my stomach. I cannot take any steriods as they cause a great deal of pain and bleeding. The list I had the most trouble with was: (Please excuse the spelling) Steriods Clinril Motrin – yes folks, this caused my gums to bleed. Oh heck I can’t recall the others are this time and it was 10 years ago.I did keep a list if you wish me to list others. I’ve been working okay with Feldene. My doctor just switched me to DayPro. So far I haven’t noticed any bleeding but I do seem to be in either more pain or just the same more often. Connie
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